Shalimar is a
neutral light color with the hex code #E9EDAB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
233, 237, 171 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 28%, 7% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Shalimar
#E9EDAB
Shalimar color values
- HEX
- #E9EDAB
- RGB
- 233, 237, 171
- HSL
- 64°, 65%, 80%
- CMYK
- 2, 0, 28, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Shalimar sits at 64° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Shalimar is rendered as rgb(233, 237, 171), where the green channel leads at 237, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Shalimar translates to a CMYK breakdown of 2C 0M 28Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (28%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Shalimar
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E9EDAB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 233, 237, 171;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E9EDAB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(233, 237, 171)
rgba(233, 237, 171, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E9EDAB?
#E9EDAB is Shalimar, a neutral light color with RGB values of 233, 237, 171. It has a hue of 64°, 65%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E9EDAB?
The RGB color code for #E9EDAB is rgb(233, 237, 171). This means it contains 233 red,
237 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shalimar a warm or cool color?
Shalimar (#E9EDAB) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9EDAB in CSS?
You can use #E9EDAB in CSS with:
background-color: #E9EDAB; or color: #E9EDAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 237, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 28%, 7%.